Septemvri-Dobrinishte narrow gauge line, railway line in Bulgaria
The Septemvri-Dobrinishte narrow gauge line is a railway that connects several towns across southwestern Bulgaria through mountain terrain. The tracks follow a winding route that climbs through valleys and passes between different settlements over a considerable distance.
The narrow gauge railway was built in the early 20th century to reach remote mountain areas and transport people and goods through the region. The line represents an important piece of transport infrastructure that shaped settlement patterns in this part of Bulgaria.
The line can be experienced as part of a journey through southwestern Bulgaria, with passengers able to stop at various towns along the route. Travel times are slower than on flat routes due to the mountainous terrain and winding path.
The line uses narrow gauge track, an engineering choice that allowed engineers to navigate steep mountain grades more effectively than standard gauge would have permitted. This technical approach made the route through these valleys more practical to build and operate.
Location: Septemvri
Location: Rakitovo
Location: Velingrad
Location: Yakoruda
Location: Belitsa
Location: Razlog
Location: Bansko
Inception: August 1, 1926
Official opening: December 9, 1945
Operator: НКЖИ
GPS coordinates: 42.20361,24.13056
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:20
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